Back Issues
Wednesday, March 27, 1996
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20-year-old AIDS victim wants message of faith to live after he dies
Some 20-year-old students wonder what they will do when they get out of college. But some will not even make it to graduation.
Schools in Big Ten try to improve their voter turnout
Although 4,000 students may sound like a lot, when it comes to Undergraduate Student Government elections, the number falls far below many student leaders' expectations
Election stunts may boost voter turnout
The last time there was significant interest in the Undergraduate Student Government election, it was basically over marijuana.
University leaders to tackle mutual dilemmas
University President Graham Spanier is working with 22 other university presidents to tackle the crises facing the University and the entire higher education system.
Four voted into LGBSA; disappointment looms as vacancies remain
Although four women were voted into office at the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance elections Monday night, there are still four vacancies in the organization.
University continues to construct plan to keep Pattee open 24 hours
Although the plans for the addition and renovations of Pattee Library have been finalized, University administrators still have not decided if a portion of the library will be open 24 hours.
Spanier addresses state funding at Faculty Senate meeting
University President Graham Spanier addressed concerns about state appropriations, the Plan for the Commonwealth and faculty compensation yesterday at the University Faculty Senate meeting.
Leaders discuss new tax
The University, State College Borough Council, organizations and residents of College Township expressed their opinions at a College Township public hearing last night on the proposed amusement tax.
Police briefs
Police log
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Holy war on tap for Lady Lions
When the saints come marching in, the Penn State softball team will be ready for battle. Coming off of a sweep of St. Peter's last Saturday, the Lady Lions welcome another saintly team at 6:30 tonight in Holuba Hall -- St. Francis.
Billotte gets injury scare
Kevin Billotte had just ripped his fourth consecutive hit for the baseball team Sunday afternoon against Indiana, a double to left center, then a searing pain ripped him.
Lions reflect, look to next season
After a berth in the NCAA tournament, a second place finish in the Big Ten, and its sixth 20-win season in the last eight years, the 1995-96 season for the Penn State men's basketball team was a resounding success.
Winning streak Ramblin' along
Entering a competitive sport like men's volleyball is a tough act to follow. A feeling of excitement and anticipation of entering the sport is usually followed by the frustration and disappointment of not yet being able to compete with the opposition. When Loyola University Chicago decided to start a varsity men's volleyball program, the jubilation and anticipation has been present, but it has never slowed down.
AL Central a one-horse race; NL Central ready for glue factory
Indians, Indians, Indians! By the time October rolls around, that word will be stuck in everyone's head. The AL Central is the home of Chief Wahoo's bunch, along with four other teams which will be playing for the wild card by the end of April.
AL Central a one-horse race; NL Central ready for glue factory
You could call it parity. But in the current sports vernacular, "parity" equals "a bunch of mediocre teams, any of which could put off being mediocre long enough to win the division title."
Collegian Sports Columnist
Brad Young: Cheesesteaks vs. Iron City in NL: a mayoral decision
Collegian Sports Columnist
Amy "E-4": It happens every spring for always-optimistic Red Sox fan
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Billy Joel explains his show
Billy Joel, who will address audiences tonight and tomorrow night in Eisenhower Auditorium, said conversations such as this give him a great deal of satisfaction.
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Collegian Editorial
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Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Rustam Kasad: If you think Penn State isn't diverse, this study proves you wrong
Collegian Columnist
Lena Blynn: Beauty myth not males' fault, but symptom of a looks-infatuated society
